Itching Chickens.

[Lavender6]

I don't know how long you've had chickens, so I don't mean this question to be insulting, but do you know what it looks like when chickens preen themselves? It could be that they're not actually itchy but just trying to groom.

No Honey, I am very knew at this. I have a medicine shelf full just in case. I read, ask questions, watch YouTube, anything to learn. Hubby said I am obsessed. Lol I didn't take offense at all

 

[Lavender6]

No Honey, I am very knew at this. I have a medicine shelf full just in case. I read, ask questions, watch YouTube, anything to learn. Hubby said I am obsessed. Lol I didn't take offense at all

I have no idea but they are dropping feathers and sits and chews and picks on themselves

 

[Isadora]

I have no idea but they are dropping feathers and sits and chews and picks on themselves

Just to rule it out, why don't you search up a YouTube video on chickens preening, just so you can see what it looks like. Healthy chickens will do it daily, and will likely do it more if they're feeling a little more uncomfortable from molting.

 

[Chicken poppy]

I have looked and I keep that coop clean. I am in ot 20 x a day

Hm. okay.

I have no idea but they are dropping feathers and sits and chews and picks on themselves

yes, like isadora said, they could just be preening, thats normal chicken behavio, they clean for long periods, like 30 minutes and they do it a lot a day, they clean under wings, above wings, feet, etc

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Can you please take a video of them so we can see their actions?
For video, upload to youtube and provide a link.

 

[Lavender6]

Hm. okay.

yes, like isadora said, they could just be preening, thats normal chicken behavio, they clean for long periods, like 30 minutes and they do it a lot a day, they clean under wings, above wings, feet, etc

That is what they do! But, they also scratch their face from time to time.

 

[Lavender6]

Can you please take a video of them so we can see their actions?
For video, upload to youtube and provide a link.

Yes, I will tomorrow. I just saw this

 

[Chicken poppy]

That is what they do! But, they also scratch their face from time to time.

Thats fine then! Mine scratch their faces to. Perfectly normal sounding behavior

 

[Lavender6]

Thats fine then! Mine scratch their faces to. Perfectly normal sounding behavior

THANK YOU!! I feel better!

 

[Chicken poppy]

THANK YOU!! I feel better!

No problem! Im glad everythings fine